Measuring the lymphocytes—white blood cells that fight infection—in a patient's blood can be used to predict outcomes in ...

Doctors monitor lymphocyte and other blood cell levels to predict how your lymphoma will progress. Low lymphocyte counts may suggest that cancer has spread to your bone marrow, or it can be a side ...

Measuring the lymphocytes — white blood cells that fight infection — in a patient's blood can be used to predict outcomes in non-Hodgkin lymphoma ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a female and almost 75 years old. My vital signs are always normal, and I am active, but slightly overweight. I get quarterly blood draws, and every reading is in the normal range ...

Lymphocyte-rich Hodgkin’s lymphoma (LRHL) is a subtype of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL) is a cancer affecting the lymphatic system. This crucial part of ...

Medically reviewed by Benjamin Leach, MD Key Takeaways Lymphocytes are white blood cells that help protect the body from ...

Lymphocytosis and smudge cells are characteristic signs of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. They can also be signs of conditions such as other cancers, infections, and autoimmune diseases. Lymphocytosis ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 58-year-old male. Several months ago, I lost 17 pounds, and even though I have gained back about 2 pounds in the past month, I cannot gain the weight back, even by increasing my ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. How to Read Blood Test Results: What “Normal” Really Means for Your Health ...